Need help with markings

Nomadr · 02-06-2011, 01:58 PM

I also have this posted in Jan's forum but would like to get some ideas on these marks here as well.

Not sure what I have What I do know is it has been refinished with a new (at some point) barrel. DWM 1916 Mostly Non matching, top half (slide) looks to be renumbered to frame. Toggle numbers ground slightly. I tried to take some good photos but my camera crapped out on me so I did the best I could

Looks like a post war factory refurbish to me but I cant identify the markings?

The markings in the photos are my representation of what they appear to be? It has been suggested that they may be Portuguese?

Bob

Ron Wood · 02-06-2011, 04:00 PM

The KK/6 marking looks Portuguese. I have no idea about the remainder of the marks.

Nomadr · 02-08-2011, 09:20 PM

Ron,
I'm thinking of breaking this Luger up for parts? Is the barrel worth anything? It's in very good condition.

Bob

Ron Wood · 02-08-2011, 11:34 PM

It probably isn't worth any more than other very good condition barrels. The markings indicate that it is most likely of Portuguese origin or purchase, but not necessarily unique or of significant collector interest. It's just a really nice replacement barrel.

Wilhelm · 02-09-2011, 02:19 AM

If it functions properly, I wouldn't break the poor thing up. It was obviously reworked at some point so it has some inherent history. Either shoot the heck out of it or sell it off to someone else who will enjoy shooting it. Separating the numbered and renumbered parts will destroy its ch'i.

Nomadr · 02-09-2011, 08:29 AM

Ron, Thanks again!

Wilhelm,
I agree! Will probably just sell it as a shooter!

Thank you
Bob

Ron Smith · 02-09-2011, 09:56 AM

"destroy its ch'i."

I hate when that happens...

Lugerdoc · 02-10-2011, 10:47 AM

Not much of a market for renumbered parts, but most lugers are worth more as parts so individually, if you have a long enough time frame (years) to do it. TH

02-06-2011, 01:58 PM	#1
Nomadr Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 276 Thanks: 16 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	Need help with markings I also have this posted in Jan's forum but would like to get some ideas on these marks here as well. Not sure what I have What I do know is it has been refinished with a new (at some point) barrel. DWM 1916 Mostly Non matching, top half (slide) looks to be renumbered to frame. Toggle numbers ground slightly. I tried to take some good photos but my camera crapped out on me so I did the best I could Looks like a post war factory refurbish to me but I cant identify the markings? The markings in the photos are my representation of what they appear to be? It has been suggested that they may be Portuguese? Bob Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

02-06-2011, 04:00 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,005 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 5,139 Times in 1,689 Posts	The KK/6 marking looks Portuguese. I have no idea about the remainder of the marks. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

02-08-2011, 11:34 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,005 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 5,139 Times in 1,689 Posts	It probably isn't worth any more than other very good condition barrels. The markings indicate that it is most likely of Portuguese origin or purchase, but not necessarily unique or of significant collector interest. It's just a really nice replacement barrel. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

02-09-2011, 02:19 AM	#5
Wilhelm User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 340 Thanks: 43 Thanked 107 Times in 51 Posts	If it functions properly, I wouldn't break the poor thing up. It was obviously reworked at some point so it has some inherent history. Either shoot the heck out of it or sell it off to someone else who will enjoy shooting it. Separating the numbered and renumbered parts will destroy its ch'i. __________________ I promise to be nice and play well with others

02-09-2011, 09:56 AM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	"destroy its ch'i." I hate when that happens... __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

02-08-2011, 09:20 PM	#3
Nomadr Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 276 Thanks: 16 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	Ron, I'm thinking of breaking this Luger up for parts? Is the barrel worth anything? It's in very good condition. Bob

02-09-2011, 08:29 AM	#6
Nomadr Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 276 Thanks: 16 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts	Ron, Thanks again! Wilhelm, I agree! Will probably just sell it as a shooter! Thank you Bob

02-10-2011, 10:47 AM	#8
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Not much of a market for renumbered parts, but most lugers are worth more as parts so individually, if you have a long enough time frame (years) to do it. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net